ECOWAS
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Nigeria’s former permanent representative to the United Nations and former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Gambari, has stressed the need to strengthen the continent’s institutions, such as the African Union (AU) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
4 days ago
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has organised an e-learning platform to develop ECOWAS Agriculture Policy (ECOWAP). The platform aims to create a learning experience for stakeholders in the sector especially farmers
16 Nov
The first African Military Games were held in Nairobi, Kenya between April 7 and 17, 2002.
Organised under the auspices of Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA) and the International Military Sports Council (CISM), the first edition had 32 African countries in attendance.
15 Nov
The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared as inadmissible, a suit instituted by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
14 Nov
The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared inadmissible a suit instituted by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) against the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The case, which sought to hold Nigeria accountable for alleged human rights violations related to a terrorist attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train…
13 Nov
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Togolese government to pay five million CFA Francs damages to its citizen, Mr. Kessei Menveinoyou, for the violation of his fundamental rights. Delivering judgment, the court held that Togo violated the right of Menveinoyou to a fair and timely appeal under Article 7(1) of the African Charter…
13 Nov
About 260 civilians have been killed in conflict between the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a militia organisation, as attacks on civilians and government institutions escalated in the North African country
13 Nov
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reiterated its commitment to the development of cultural and creative industries and circulation of cultural goods and services that promotes and preserve African artistic heritage and diversity.
12 Nov
Nigeria is stepping into spotlight, with the hosting of the 2nd edition of the African Military Games, Abuja 2024, code named “AMGA Abuja 2024”
6 Nov
Rivers State is gearing up to host an extraordinary session of the ECOWAS Parliament, marking a significant moment for a state that has been experiencing political instability for a year.
4 Nov
Nine out of 15 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries have signed a new high-seas treaty, with Nigeria coordinating
1 Nov
Charge d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Nigeria, Ahmed Omer Jaboul, has reached out to the Nigerian government and ECOWAS to resolve the ongoing conflict between the military and Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Disclosing that about 260 civilians have been killed in the conflict since October 20, the envoy warned…
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